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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009
Cute idea, easier than others I've seen, and I really like the handle idea. That turned out well. But the ring on top completely fell apart when I tried to frost it. I followed directions, but I was just asking too much of that cake, to have its center cut out, placed on top of another layer, and then smear frosting all over it, including the inside hole. I don't know that I'd attempt this again--maybe a smaller hole, but that'd leave very little room for candy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed: May 17, 2009
This was a cute new idea to what I had already made in the past. Fast and easy to do.
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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2009
I made this and it turned out great and i'm not usually a one to bake and be patient with a project like this. It was pretty easy. I have a tip though when cutting out the center use the smallest bowl or big tea cup push it down in the middle pull it out it is easier then trying to make it even with a knife. It is also a good small dessert for later. Don't go to heavy with the coconut. Overall it was fun and good tasting. Try it you will love it. GOOD LUCK
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009
I made an Easter basket cake many years ago and had forgotten about it. This recipe was a good reminder. I made this cake with an Almond Bundt cake and Whipped Cream-Cream Cheese frosting, both from this site. I baked it in a bundt pan. When cooled, I frosted and filled the whole with green tinted coconut and placed a variety of Easter candy in the middle. Instead of making a handle out of foil which does not bend nicely, I used floral wrapped wire sticks and curved them gently around a round object. Then I wrapped with bright colored ribbons and made two bows of matching, but different ribbons. Everyone thought I really fussed with the cake when in actually, it was very easy. It looked very festive with my Easter meal. I will definitely do this again. Picture to be posted soon. Thanks for sharing.
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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009
I had so much fun making this cake. There are so many fun candies and ways to make it preety.The top layer did crack a bit on one side but I fixed it and turned it around so no one saw it!! Very easy and fun... Thanks!!
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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009
What a cute idea! I made a peanut butter cake and decorated it and everyone loved it.
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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009
Fun! I used a chocolate cake with white icing and it does take 2 cans of frosting. Loved the coconut grass, it is so cute. Had a great time making this cake and using my imagination on the decorations. My husband was surprised i was doing something so clever.
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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009
This cake is adorable. It was so easy and very creative. You can decorate any way you wish. Thank you for a cake that I will make every year for Easter.
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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2008
Used as center piece for easter ... everyone loved it ...Fun for kids to decorate
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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2008
I love it! Make it every year now for my friend's kids. Just be careful with the top layer cause it can split easily and it's hard to glue it back together with icing.
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Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008
very cute and easy idea. I used some light cardboard to form the handle and wrapped with grosgrain ribbon. You'll want to have about 2 cans of icing to get enough coverage and not be short. Very fun for everyone!
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Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008
The instructions are excellent for this cake. Mine wasn't as pretty as others, but then I'm not good at following instructions! LOL! It takes a bit of time, but I'm looking forward to see the child's face at the Easter dinner we're going to. Thanks for the idea!
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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2008
It turned out too cute. I will post a picture of it soon.
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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2007
There really couldn't be a cuter Easter cake than this!! It is now an Easter tradition for me to make it for my family. The kids LOVE it!
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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2007
great attraction... tASTED
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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2007
Great idea and fun to make. I made a coconut cake and used a basket weave for the decorations. My 4 and 2 year old helped make the molded chocolates we used to decorate the middle. Several people at our Easter party didn't think if was a cake at first. I used card stock folded and glued for the handle and then just attached a bow. I cut a bamboo skewer in half and used them to help hold the handle.
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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2007
Great! I made this for the kids. Because there were so many I baked a white cake recipe doubled and put into 9" Pans. Visited the local candy and cake store for lemon filling and food color spray. I sprayed the coconut green. Sprayed the iced cake to look like an easter basket (yellow & green). Picked up chicken and duck suckers to stick in the top of the cake, added chocolate marshmellow eggs & Easter colored M&Ms. No handle. Thought what I had was enough. Will add a picture as soon as I download it.
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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2007
Finally an Easter cake idea that doesn't require cutting of small pieces of cake or a special mold. I will make this simple cake this easter! Thanks for a simple, yet creative, idea!!
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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2006
This was a very simple and fun cake. I made it for a church potluck around Easter and everyone just loved how cute it looked. With this cake you can be very creative.
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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2006
Wow! This was so easy, and it turned out to be so cute!! For the handle, I wanted to use several red licorice ropes, but I accidentally picked up the wrong kind at the store. I was in a bit of a crunch, time wise, so this idea will have to wait until next year. Instead, I laid out a piece of rose-colored saran wrap, laid a piece of tin foil, the same size, on top of it, then rolled the two together. The handle was pretty and strong; the ends went right down into the sides of the cake. The coconut was a lot less messy than I thought it would be to color, and it looked great in and around the cake! I filled the middle of the "basket" with some of the coconut grass and then put in some chocolates and jelly beans. Thanks for a terrific idea that will likely be a new tradition!
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